Our own Dr. Paul's original and insightful view on health, safety
and medical concerns of the everyday fisherman.
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Help For The Human Chum Churn
I like to fish when I have a rare day off and my honey-do’s
are done. Rarely do the seas cooperate. Unfortunately, some
of my fishing buddies get very seasick in less than ideal
conditions. Not being fond of going fishing alone, I try
my best to get some of those fishing buddies help before
the misery starts and the “chumming” begins.
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The Sun God is Not Your Friend
There are always overt and hidden dangers associated with
our beloved sport. Most dangers can be minimized by knowing
that they exist and understanding preventative measures.
Regrettably, not all problems are prevented in time, so
knowing how to recognize problems and what you should do
about them is always a major issue.
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VIBRIO VULNIFICUS: One Scary Marine
Infection
We have all heard of many home remedies to treat various
illnesses. Some of them work great, while others can make
your situation worse. One such remedy that I often hear
is to soak cuts, lacerations and abrasions in sea water.
Don’t do this! While many of us think that our biggest
concern with this method is attracting sharks, my concern
is the microscopic bacteria.
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Getting Unhooked - Basic First
Aid For Fishermen
On a family fishing trip a year ago, my wife asked me where
the first aid kit was located. I realized that, like too
many other boaters, I didn’t have one on board. After
the minor tongue lashing I received, I made it a point to
get one. From the beginning, I found the whole process to
be frustrating. The kits I found at the marine stores were
ridiculously expensive, but the cheaper ones I found at
the popular discount stores were ridiculously inadequate.
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